While the Lakers balked at trading their major expiring contract into immediate cap relief, the Bulls jumped at the chance in a heartbeat. Luol Deng, who has played in Chicago his entire career, has been traded for Andrew Bynum's glass knee.
The full rebuilding starts now for some teams. Others have had a headstart, but they would all end up on the same place: The NBA draft lottery. The Denver Nuggets try to make up for lost time and trade their locker room leader, Andre Miller.
The Chicago Bulls have given up the season, and the core of their line-up. It was a great run for these players, but injuries have cut them short on what was supposed to be the perfect opportunity. It's time to rebuild, but some important people won't be too pleased
T-Wolves vs 76ers live stream: Watch online free 7:10 ET Monday as Philadelphia comes home winners of its last four games.
Brooklyn Nets vs Atlanta Hawks live stream: Watch online free Monday 7:30 ET as Brooklyn welcomes in an Atlanta team that has slipped up lately.
L.A. Clippers vs Orlando Magic live stream: Watch online free in L.A. as the Clippers still get used to life without Chris Paul for the next month or so.
Pau Gasol has been a class act all throughout his career. He loves it in LA, and even with the Lakers. However, class will not will win games and for the Lakers, they only one have one free pass-and it went to Kobe Bryant.
The NBA All-Stars will be composed of Kenny Anderson, Cliff Robinson, Vin Baker, Craig Hodges, Doug Christie, and Charles D. Smith. These guys will be battling the North Korea Nat'l Team on Wednesday, which is Kim Jong-un's birthday.
L.A. Lakers vs Denver Nuggets live stream: Watch online free Sunday 9:30 ET as Denver looks to start a positive streak while L.A. looks to do the same
Golden State Warriors vs Washington Wizards live stream: Watch online free 6:10 ET Sunday as the hottest team in the NBA travels to D.C. against a young, talented team.
Miami Heat vs Toronto Raptors live stream: Watch online free 6:10 ET Sunday as a red-hot Toronto team goes into Miami to face the defending back-to-back NBA champions.
Indiana Pacers vs Cleveland Cavaliers live stream: Watch online free 6:00 ET as Indiana goes it for its third straight victory this season with this one being held in Cleveland.
Detroit Pistons vs Memphis Grizzlies live stream: Watch online free 1:10 ET Sunday as these two meet for the second and final time this season, looking to follow the overtime thriller from November.